Irving Berlin

1888–1989 · American composer and lyricist

Irving Berlin was a Russian-born American songwriter and composer. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Berlin received numerous honors including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Gerald R. Ford in 1977. The broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite stated he "helped write the story of this country, capturing the best of who we are and the dreams that shape our lives".

Irving Berlin, in order

1. 1937 On the Avenue: wrote · directed by Roy Del Ruth and William A. Seiter
2. 1938 Alexander's Ragtime Band: wrote · directed by Henry King
3. 1942 Holiday Inn: acted · directed by Mark Sandrich
4. 1943 Show Business at War: acted · directed by Louis de Rochemont
5. 1943 This Is the Army: acted · directed by Michael Curtiz · audiences 50% · streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo
6. 1946 Blue Skies: directed, wrote
7. 1975 Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?: acted · directed by Philippe Mora · audiences 57% · streaming on Fawesome